Presentación

During this course you will develop your understanding of events operations, planning, risk management, marketing, finance and strategy in the context of a wide variety of events, including conferences, exhibitions, festivals, product launches, trade shows and sporting events.
By using guest speakers, industry days and having the chance to work on real life problems, you will be able to combine theory with practice and gain the skills and confidence you need to manage your own events.
You will get involved in consultancy work through the Buxton Fringe Festival, the National Student Conference and our own Conference and Events Unit, which promotes the Dome.
We regularly work collaboratively with professionals in the industry, so you´ll have opportunities to work on exciting projects. We´re currently working with the Llangollen International Eisteddfod (Festival), Capita Symonds and Showsec, and on major events such as Glastonbury.
Our team specialises in events management, not just generic business, so their industry experience will be brought in to their teaching.

Requisitos

Applicants will normally be in possession of:
A UK 2.2 (or above) Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised British or overseas Institutions. All subjects are considered, but possession of degrees or relevant experience in related subjects will be advantageous
A significant portfolio of work at appropriate level or relevant professional qualifications.
Every applicant is assessed individually on their merits and will need to attend either a face to face or Skype interview. Students applying for the MSc with integrated work placement will need to attend an additional interview with a prospective industry organisation.
English language requirements:
International applicants will also need to be able to show they have a good standard of English
IELTS minimum overall: 6.

Programa

This course is made up of three stages - Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and Msc.
Postgraduate Certificate
You’ll study the following modules:
Ethnographies of Festival Consumption
Events Operations and Risk Management
Research Methodologies
Postgraduate Diploma
You’ll study the following modules:
Integrated Business Management
Strategic Directions
MSc
You’ll study this module:
Independent Scholarship

Salidas profesionales

Whether you are a recent graduate wanting to enhance your industry knowledge and your management career prospects; or a current industry practitioner wanting to retrain or obtain an advanced, highly specialised qualification, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in the Events industry at management level both in the UK and abroad. This course also enables you to access academic and research positions.